Miami Children Museum to Host 16th Annual “Be A Kid Again Gala”
Considered to be the most unique and playful event of the South Florida social season, the evening promises an array of outstanding experiences....
In just two weeks, the Miami Children’s Museum will host its Be a Kid Again gala, this year with the theme “Leap into the Future,” named for both the February 29th date and the young lives it educates and serves. Afterward, it’s the “Play After Dark After Party” fueled by young professionals, meaning philanthropists of all ages can join the fun and support the organization.
“It’s so exciting to be part of this occasion,” says Laurie Riemer, the event chair who first in 2004 bestowed the gala with the “Be a Kid Again” name. “Like the children here, it’s a pleasure to see how this organization has grown into a pillar of the community. So many outstanding Miamians will be here next week to support the bilingual, interactive exhibits and our interactive galleries.”
It’s true, this year’s event has drawn a powerful group with a committee that includes Riemer’s husband, Stephen Riemer, who’s joined forces with their children Paul Riemer and Brian Riemer in addition to their fiancées Gerry Schwartz and Brittany Waserstein, along with myself Claudia Potamkin, Judy & Michael Adler, Pam & Mark Begelman, Elaine Berkowitz, Jeff Berkowitz, Dr. Margo Brilliant & Robert Schwartz, Joanne Rosen & Amy Cappellazzo, Elise Chetek, John D’Amico, Jose Dans, Marianne Devine, Kimberly Everman, Maria & Raul Garcia, Sylvia & Jack Goldenthal, Donna & Barry Goldfarb, Bella Goldstein, Brett Graff, Joanie Graham, Liana Guilarte, Vanessa Jacobson, Jamie Hildebrandt Jerome, Erika Koopman, Kelly Melchiondo, Melissa Netkin, Alana Oxfeld, Adrienne & Steve Pardo, Cindy Pearlstein, Gary Reshefsky, Keith Saunders, Rachel & Alex Schapiro, Brittany Sharpton, Sloane Spanierman, Mark A. Tobin, Traci & Alan Waserstein and Vicki Milller & Warren Zinn.
In addition to the Miami Children’s Museum important mission, the Be A Kid Again Gala and After Party is considered to be the most unique and playful event of the South Florida social season. The evening features cocktails provided by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirts and culinary experiences unlike any other, there’s also a luxurious auction that includes a 1-year lease of a Jaguar I-PACE provided by Warren Henry Auto Group, a 7 night stay at a Jamaica estate and more. As for what to wear, guests are encouraged to explore their creativity and flaunt their fancy and futuristic cocktail attire.
Saturday, February 29th (Leap Year Day,) gala 6:30pm, afterparty 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Soho Studios, 2136 NW 1st Ave in the arts district of Wynwood, tickets for the gala and afterparty are $750 per person, afterparty tickets are $100. For sponsorship and ticket information contact: Daniella Cabezas at 305-373-5437 x142 or visit BeAKidAgain.MiChiMu.net.
Claudia Potamkin began her professional career in media as a sportscaster in the late 70’s, producing sports news for News/talk radio WNWS and ABC’s Channel 10, as well as broadcasting play-by-play and color commentary for Miami Hurricanes baseball on WVUM. She has written, produced and voiced commercials and documentaries since the early ’80’s.
Claudia is a founding partner in genConnectu, a premier online educational website which connects users with over 3,000 world class experts providing courses on topics including career, finance, health, relationship, lifestyle and giving back. In addition to interviews with experts for Genconnectu, Claudia conducts author interviews at Books&Books and is a frequent master of ceremonies and moderator for various organizations.
Claudia has served on the boards of civic and charitable organizations for over 40 years. She is the proud mother of three who is pleased to fulfill her responsibilities. Responsibility = the ability to respond. Claudia feels it is a duty and an honor to respond to the needs of her local and global communities.
